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REMEMBERING LOVE	By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2966 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Okay, I know Hiei and Kurama are both OOC. Hiei�s had to adjust because he�s got a fragile human boyfriend now not a strong demon lover. Shuuichi on the other hand doesn�t have Kurama�s strength or memories affecting his personality. Sorry to those who don�t like the pet names but I love them.
I also know you�ll be looking to read a fight and I�ll try not to disappoint you too much. I don�t do fights very well but I�ll sure try for you. I hope I don�t make Shuuichi too much of a fraidy-cat but this is his first encounter with demons (that he knows of) and being human I couldn�t make him all tough and macho.
Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho. Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters are property of Yoshihiro Togashi, Fugi TV, Shueisha, Jump Comics and Studio Pierrot. The only thing I own is a love for Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters.

REMEMBERING LOVE

Chapter 5

Walking home from work Shuuichi tried to figure out how the best day of his life had, over night, become one of the worst.

Yesterday had been incredible, he had spent the day with Hiei laughing, playing and making new friends. That night, when Hiei held him by the fire, the alien concept of being held by another man had quickly given way to being held in his best friend�s loving embrace. He�d never felt so safe and content as he had in Hiei�s arms.

This morning he woke in a tangle of arms and legs to a sensual kiss that stirred new feelings in Shuuichi. Never before had he felt love, longing or desire for another being. Then somehow, before he�d even opened his eyes, he�d hurt Hiei.

Even now he could see and feel the pain in Hiei�s ruby eyes before he�d run off. Shuuichi had been left bereft and alone to cope with the turmoil in his heart. Uncertain of where he stood with Hiei and his own confused feelings, Shuuichi had gone home alone.

He�d thought a hot shower before work would ease his mind, he�d been wrong. As he allowed the water to run over his naked body all he could think of was how it felt to wake in Hiei�s arms. Almost before he realized what he was doing Shuuichi�s hand traveled between his legs as he pleasured himself to thoughts of Hiei touching him. It wasn�t long before Shuuichi was crying out Hiei�s name as he released his passion.

With everything that had happened that morning, combined with his troubled thoughts after finding his release to memories of the desire he felt waking in Hiei�s arms, Shuuichi had been late for work. Then the bookstore had been so busy the redhead skipped lunch and had to work late when all he wanted to do was find Hiei.

The sun was beginning to set as Shuuichi entered his apartment. Hanging his jacket by the door his heart skipped a beat at the sight of Hiei�s cloak hanging there. He paused only a moment as he fingered the sleeve before putting it to his nose to breathe in Hiei�s scent. With a frustrated sigh he dropped the sleeve and went to his room. As soon as he changed he had to find Hiei.

Without turning on the light he stripped off his shirt. As he turned toward his closet something outside the window caught his eye. Moving closer he was surprised to see Hiei asleep in the tree outside his window.

With a smile he quietly flipped open the lock and slid the window open. Gently, Shuuichi caressed Hiei�s cheek with the back of his fingers. Shuuichi didn�t even have time to gasp his surprise before Hiei sprang at him through the window, tackled him and pinned him to the floor. He was shocked to see the murderous glare in Hiei�s red eyes before recognition dawned.

Shuuichi watched silently as Hiei blinked several times before the hands holding his wrist beside his head loosened their hold. The redhead blushed when the knees clasping his sides relaxed and Hiei settled more comfortably over him.

Seeing the look of pained uncertainty in the red eyes above him Shuuichi didn�t stop to question his actions before leaning up to take Hiei�s lips in a gentle kiss. The hands around his wrists tightened momentarily before one of them moved to tangle in his hair. Shuuichi didn�t wait for Hiei�s tongue to ask for entrance but willingly opened his mouth allowing Hiei to deepen the kiss.

Not wanting Shuuichi to feel trapped Hiei pulled him up then shifted until he sat straddling the redhead�s lap. Holding each other tightly Hiei groaned when he felt Shuuichi�s growing arousal press against him. He knew the moment Shuuichi became aware of it when the redhead�s little mews of pleasure became a loud moan.

Knowing they should slow down but not wanting to bring Shuuichi down too quickly from his pleasure high, Hiei gently pulled away from the hungry kiss and nibbled his way down to the redhead�s neck. He knew when he found the sensitive spot he sought when the hands on his back clenched and Shuuichi moaned. �Hiei!�

Smiling, Hiei nibbled behind a sensitive ear and whispered. �It�s alright Baby, I�m right here with you.�

Slowly Hiei�s lips moved to less sensitive areas and he felt Shuuichi begin to relax against him. When he finally pulled away he saw Shuuichi blush before hiding his face against Hiei�s neck. The fire demon just smirked as he ran his hands soothingly across Shuuichi�s back, giving him a moment to gather himself.

After a little while Hiei felt the same caress along his back and heard Shuuichi murmur. �Thank you for not rushing me Hiei.�

Hiei leaned back forcing green eyes to meet his. �I would never willingly hurt you Shuuichi. Anything that goes on between us will only happen if and when you are ready for it. Okay?�

Shuuichi gave him a little smile and nodded. Suddenly unsure his smile faded. �I thought you were mad about this morning.�

Hiei couldn�t resist stealing a little kiss. �I wasn�t mad at you Baby, but at myself for pushing you. You looked so beautiful lying in my arms I just had to kiss you awake.�

Shuuichi misunderstood the brief flash of pain in the red eyes as Hiei remembered how much Kurama used to love being kissed awake. �Hiei, I didn�t mean to tense up when you kissed me this morning. Even though I grew up believing a relationship between two men wasn�t normal I�m not homophobic. I just never thought I�d find myself attracted to another man. Now, I�m more than attracted Hiei� I think I�m falling in love with you. Be patient though, it may take me a little time to get used to all this.�

Hiei�s heart nearly stopped when his fox said that he loved him. Now his heart was racing as he looked into his love�s green eyes. �I�m not known for my patience Shuuichi. I�ll only wait the rest of my life for you if I have to.�

Shuuichi gave him a beautiful smile and threw his arms around his neck. �I think that will be plenty of time Hiei.�

�It�s not nearly long enough for me Sweetheart, because I�ll love you until the end of time.� Hiei pulled Shuuichi closer and claimed his lips in a passionate kiss.

This time it was Shuuichi that slowed things down. After a few minutes he pulled back to shyly suggest that they fix dinner.

Hiei sat on the counter watching Shuuichi cook. When Hiei didn�t help, Shuuichi gave him a smile. �I�m guessing that pancakes are the only thing Kurama taught you to cook.�

This time Shuuichi didn�t miss the sadness that entered Hiei�s eyes at the mention of Kurama. �Hiei, will you tell me about Kurama?�

When Hiei hesitated Shuuichi looked upset. �Hiei, I don�t want to hurt you but I don�t want him to come between us either. I know I remind you of him. I�m also a little afraid that maybe I�m just a substitute for him.�

Hiei hopped down from the counter to stand before Shuuichi. At first he didn�t say anything he just leaned over and gave him a kiss. �You�re not a substitute Shuuichi. At first I was drawn to you because you do look like him. Later, after spending time with you, getting to know you, I had to admit I was attracted to just you not the memory of Kurama.�

Shuuichi gave Hiei a little smile before turning back to serve their food. �Hiei, how long were you together? What happened that you�re not with him anymore?�

Following Shuuichi to the table Hiei drew a deep breath. He didn�t want to talk about this but he wanted to ease Shuuichi�s mind. �We met and became friends about fifteen years ago. A few years later we were partners doing� detective work with Yusuke and Kuwabara for a while. During that time we got closer and eventually became lovers.�

He paused waiting for Shuuichi to absorb his words. �I wondered yesterday if your friends knew him. Sometimes I got the feeling they were saying things they thought I should know about then tried to cover it up. They also accepted us together so easily. I must really look a lot like him.�

Hiei shrugged. �He had long red hair like you do.�

Shuuichi nodded as Hiei continued quietly. �Things in our lives changed a few years ago and my work took me away from� here. Kurama refused to leave his family and I stubbornly insisted on going. We had a huge fight, we said a lot of things we would later regret and we broke up.�

Shuuichi could tell Hiei was upset by the way he poked at his food but they had come this far and might as well finish. �What happened to him? All you ever said was that he was gone. Did he die?�

Hiei took Shuuichi�s wrist in his hand, gently rubbing his thumb across the scar there. His voice was barely a whisper when he answered. �Yusuke said that he got depressed and two years ago� he slashed his wrists.�

Shuuichi�s eyes widened. �Oh Hiei, I�m so sorry. That�s why you were so upset when you saw me that first day in the bookstore. Hiei I swear that�s not what happened to me, I promise I�d never do anything like that. I had an accident a couple of years ago. I can�t tell you much more than that because I really don�t remember. It caused me to lose part of my memory of the last several years, I�m not even sure how much.�

Hiei gave Shuuichi a little smile. �I know you�ll never do anything like that because I�ll never leave you the way I left him.�

Reaching out Hiei drew Shuuichi into his arms. Closing his eyes Hiei made a silent vow to Kurama. �I�ll never allow you to hurt yourself again My Fox because I�ll never leave you alone again.�

After that Shuuichi changed the subject and was rewarded when Hiei finally ate. Together they cleaned up then put in the fourth �Lethal Weapon� movie. This time they didn�t see much of the movie because they were cuddled up together talking and kissing. When the movie ended the both looked disappointed.

Hiei smiled when Shuuichi gave a little pout. �I wish I didn�t have to work tomorrow, then you could stay longer and we could spend the day together.�

When Hiei stood and would have gone to get his cloak Shuuichi stopped him. �Hiei, you�ve never told me where you live.

Hiei shrugged. �Where ever I can. I don�t really have a home anymore.�

The look in Shuuichi�s eyes told Hiei he wasn�t satisfied with his answer. �Okay, tell me this then, where are you going to sleep tonight?�

Hiei sighed and looked into Shuuichi�s green eyes. �I don�t know yet. I was going to sleep in the tree outside your window but since you caught me there I�ll probably go to the park.�

Shuuichi stared at him in shock. �You sleep in my tree? What did you mean, you don�t have a home anymore?�

Shuuichi didn�t know why but Hiei looked angry. �The work that took me away from Kurama included a place to live. I recently found out that my boss withheld the messages Yusuke sent that Kurama needed me. The wounds you patched up were the result of what my boss thought about me quitting my job.�

Shuuichi was shocked. �Hiei, how horrible. If you had got Yusuke�s message maybe things would have turned out differently.�

Hiei nodded. �I can�t change the past but I won�t ever allow it to be repeated.�

Shuuichi gave him a little smile. �I wish you would have told me you had no where to go. I never would have let you sleep in a tree. You�re going to stay here now. I�ll just get your pillow and a blanket.�

Before he could walk away Hiei reached out and took his hand. Pulling him around Shuuichi found himself in Hiei�s arms. He shivered when Hiei purred into his ear. �I�ll sleep on the sofa if that�s what you want, but I�d rather sleep with you.�

Blushing Shuuichi pulled back and looked into Hiei�s eyes. Hiei grinned at the innocent look. �Baby, we already slept together last night on the beach. Would it be so different if we slept together in your bed?�

Shuuichi�s blush deepened and he bit his lip before responding shyly. �I guess not, after all you are my� boy�boyfriend now.�

Hiei gave him a gentle kiss. �I promise, we�ll do nothing but sleep together until you�re ready.�

Shuuichi looked so nervous as they went to his room Hiei had a hard time hiding his grin. He wondered what the redhead would think if he knew he was a far more experienced lover than Hiei. �Shuuichi relax. I don�t bite� hard. Go get ready for bed, I can take care of myself.�

Laughing at Hiei�s tease Shuuichi grabbed his sleep pants and a t-shirt before going into the bathroom. Hiei stripped down to his boxers then waited by the window for Shuuichi.

Emerging from the bathroom Shuuichi blushed yet again when he saw Hiei in just boxers. �I� uh� left you a toothbrush on the counter.�

Nodding, Hiei went into the bathroom. Shuuichi barely had time to turn the covers down and close the curtains before Hiei returned. Turning he gave Hiei a hesitant smile. �Which side of the b� bed would you like?�

Going to where Shuuichi stood by the window Hiei took his hand and led him to the bed. �Climb in Baby. I�ll claim the window side but plan to share the middle of the bed with you.�

Before Shuuichi could object he was in the middle of the bed wrapped tightly in Hiei�s arms. �Now give me a kiss Sweetheart and go to sleep. You have to work tomorrow.�

He was blushing madly when Hiei claimed his lips. Within seconds he forgot his nervousness as he was overwhelmed by the feeling of being safe and loved. �Feel better Baby?�

Dreamy green eyes looked into red. �Mmm yes. I�m sorry, I�ve been acting like blushing virgin.�

With a grin Hiei raised an eyebrow and Shuuichi laughed. �Well, to the best of my knowledge I guess that�s what I am. There�s a lot I don�t remember but I hope I wouldn�t forget something like that.�

Hiei grin faded slightly. �Don�t worry Sweetheart, if you did then when you�re ready I�ll give you new memories.�

Shuuichi didn�t miss the look in Hiei�s eyes. �When I see how much your memories hurt you I�m kind of glad the only one�s I�ll have will be with you. Goodnight Hiei.�

Hiei smiled when Shuuichi snuggled into him tucking his face into the fire demon�s neck. �Goodnight Shuuichi.�

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In the morning Hiei woke when he heard his name being moaned beside him. With a smile he watched the dreaming redhead beside him writhe in pleasure. Wanting to be part of Shuuichi�s dream Hiei pulled him closer and began nibbling on the sensitive spots on his neck.

Shuuichi immediately turned into Hiei�s embrace, pressing himself against Hiei�s body. Hiei�s heart raced as his hands skimmed down Shuuichi�s back to cup his behind. He was rewarded when Shuuichi rubbed his arousal against Hiei�s. The erection he felt rubbing against his, accompanied by Shuuichi�s moans told him the redhead was close to release.

Hesitating only a moment Hiei buried one hand in long red hair and claimed the panting mouth before him in a passionate kiss. When the lips under his parted in another moan Hiei deepened the kiss and moved his hand from Shuuichi�s behind around to stroke him through his clothes.

Within seconds Shuuichi threw his head back with a loud cry. �HIEI!�

As the body in his arms tensed and then went lax Hiei removed his hand and began rubbing his back. It was a few moments before dazed green eyes were able to focus on the red ones watching him. Still trying to catch his breath Shuuichi�s eyes widened in horror and he blushed almost as red as his hair.

Hiei smiled and kissed him gently. �Good morning Sweetheart. I loved hearing you cry out my name.�

Full comprehension of what just happened left Shuuichi mortified. �I don�t even know what to say. I�ve never done that� I mean� not with anyone��

Hiei silenced him with a kiss. �There�s nothing to be ashamed of Baby. Maybe next time I�ll wake you and you can help me join you.�

If possible the green eyes got even wider and the blush even redder as Shuuichi glanced down Hiei�s body before returning to his eyes. �Hiei, I feel so selfish. I know you have needs too but I�m just not ready to� deal with them yet.�

Hiei grinned. �I promised not to rush you and I won�t. I can take care of it myself until you�re ready. Now, you�d better go get a shower or you�ll be late for work.�

When Shuuichi turned to get out of bed but hesitated Hiei gave him a wicked grin. �If you�re going to ask me to join you the answer�s yes.�

Knowing he was teasing Shuuichi laughed. �Then I really would be late. I just wanted to say thank you and get a kiss.�

�Anything you want Sweetheart, I�m all yours.� Strong finger buried them selves in red hair again as Hiei pulled Shuuichi in for a proper good morning kiss.

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Shuuichi didn�t realize his good mood showed until he noticed Mr. Lee grinning at him. Embarrassed, Shuuichi blushed. �Can I assume from all the smiling and humming you�re doing today Shuuichi that you found your boyfriend and made up with him?�

Stunned by Mr. Lee�s words Shuuichi stammered. �How did�? I mean� what�?�

Mr. Lee laughed. �Relax Shuuichi, this is the twenty-first century. I may be old but I�m not a prude. What you do outside of work and who you do it with is your own business.�

Still nervous Shuuichi bowed. �Thank you Mr. Lee. Yes, I found Hiei and we� made up.�

Nodding, Mr. Lee smiled. �I�m glad. It�s nice to see a real smile on such a handsome face. Now, I came to tell you that the new shipment just came in.�

Bowing again Shuuichi smiled. �Yes sir, I�ll get right to it.�

An hour later Shuuichi was setting up a display of the new manga that came in when Yusuke came up and put an arm around him. �Hey Shuuichi, how�s it going?�

Looking at his friend Shuuichi smiled. �Hello Yusuke, everything is wonderful. How are you and Keiko?�

Yusuke reached for the new Rurouni Kenshin as they talked. �Oh, we�re good. How are things going with Hiei?�

When Shuuichi just blushed and grinned, Yusuke laughed. �I�m glad to hear it. Both of you deserve a little happiness in your lives.�

Shuuichi looked a little sad when he spoke. �I know Hiei deserves some happiness. Kurama�s death has been really hard on him. It must be strange for all of you to see him with someone new especially since I look a little like Kurama.�

Yusuke tried to hide his surprise. �So he told you about Kurama, I�m glad. How are you taking all of this?�

Shuuichi shrugged. �I�m fine. It�s a little strange though. I never thought I�d be attracted to another man but when I�m with Hiei I know it�s where I�m meant to be.�

They talked a few minutes before Shuuichi remembered something. �Yusuke, I�ve been meaning to ask you. How did you know that the park was over by my mother�s old house? I know we talked about her but I don�t think I ever told you where she lived.�

Yusuke shrugged handing him the book he held. �You must have, otherwise how else would I have known? Well, I�ve got to go, Keiko�s waiting for me. Say hi to Hiei for me.�

Before Shuuichi could protest Yusuke was gone. With a sigh he returned to work.

Shuuichi was amazed at the difference one day could make. Yesterday he was sad and lonely, missing Hiei. Today he was in love. Hiei met him after work and walked him home. They made dinner together, Hiei even cut up the vegetables. They watched TV and talked until bedtime.

They were cuddled in bed before Shuuichi remembered to ask Hiei about his mother. �Hiei, I�ve been meaning to ask you something. That first day, in the bookstore, how did you know about my mother?�

Hiei was glad Shuuichi couldn�t see his face as he tried to think of what to say. �I� uh� thought I was talking to Kurama about his mother. Remember?�

Shuuichi pulled back to look at him. �Hiei you called her by name.�

Hiei feigned surprise. �Your mother�s name was Shiori too? What a coincidence.� Hiei proceeded to successfully distract Shuuichi with a passionate kiss.

Though his movements were hesitant Shuuichi was becoming bolder when touching Hiei as they talked. When his fingers lightly grazed the dragon tattoo on Hiei�s right arm they both shivered. �Your dragon is beautiful Hiei.�

Hiei watched Shuuichi closely. �It doesn�t bother you?�

Shuuichi grinned shyly. �I think it�s� sexy.�

Rewarded with a kiss Shuuichi smiled. �Okay, now tell me about the headband. I�ve never seen you take it off.�

Shrugging Hiei responded casually. �I have a� scar there that I don�t want anyone to see.�

He smiled when Shuuichi pouted. �Even me?�

Stealing a kiss Hiei grinned. �Even you. Baby it�s getting late, you need to get some sleep.�

Hiei was surprised when Shuuichi wouldn�t meet his eyes. �Shuuichi, what�s wrong?�

Shuuichi shrugged. �It�s nothing Hiei. I�ve been having these weird dreams the last week or so and I thought maybe if I was more tired they�d go away.�

This peeked Hiei�s interest since the timing coincided with his return. �What kind of dreams?�

Still reluctant to meet his gaze Shuuichi shrugged again. �Nothing in particular, just images really. At first I dreamt about your red eyes. Then there are random people, like you, Yusuke and some people I don�t know. There�s a tall man with long black hair that makes me feel happy and yet sad at the same time. He was cool, he had the most beautiful black wings. Sometimes there are these strange creatures too, like monsters. Oh, and this silver fox with golden eyes watches me. Like I said, it�s all kind of weird.�

He could tell from Shuuichi�s body language that the dreams bothered him, Hiei just didn�t know how much. �Do they frighten you?�

Biting his lip as he thought about it, Shuuichi shook his head. �Not really. Well maybe once. There was another tall, black haired man with a mask, he scared me but then you were there making me feel safe again.�

Hiei couldn�t help but wonder if the redhead dreaming about his past meant he was staring to remember. Not wanting him to worry Hiei pulled him close. �You will always be safe, right here in my arms Sweetheart. I�ll never let anyone or anything hurt you, ever.�

Smiling at the vow Hiei made him, Shuuichi cuddled closer into his warm embrace. �Thank you Koi. Your arms and your words make me feel so safe and so loved. I never thought anyone would ever make me feel like this. I love you Hiei.�

Some of the pain that had been in Hiei�s heart since he and Kurama broke up eased at Shuuichi�s sweet words of love. �I love you too Sweetheart. Now get some sleep.�

It would be a long time before Hiei slept as he held Shuuichi.

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At work the next day Shuuichi smiled as he waved goodbye to one of his regular customers. His mind kept drifting back to Hiei. They�d spent a wonderful evening getting to know each other. He�d then spent the night sleeping peacefully in Hiei�s arms. This morning he�d woken again to passionate kisses and caresses as he learned to accept the physical side of their relationship.

He was pulled from his thoughts when two large men dressed in strange clothes entered the bookstore. He was about to greet them when Mr. Lee stepped in front of him and hissed under his breath. �Shuuichi, get in the back room! Now!�

He hesitated only a moment before turning to do as his boss ordered. Before he took two steps however he was brought up short when one of the men spoke in a deep voice. �What�s your hurry Kurama? We came here just to see you.�

Looking back, he saw Mr. Lee attempt to talk to them. �The one you seek no longer exists. Can�t you feel this boy is human?�

Shuuichi gasped in horror when Mr. Lee was struck and flew back against the wall before falling to the floor dazed. He retreated slowly when the men turned their attention on him again. �Lady Mukuro sent us to bring Yoko Kurama to Alaric. Our orders are to bring you alive. She didn�t say you had to arrive unharmed.�

Turning to run, Shuuichi screamed when clawed hands grabbed him from behind.

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Two miles away Hiei and Yusuke sat in the ramen shop talking. �Hiei, the dreams don�t necessarily mean he�s getting his memory back. What are you going to do if he never remembers?�

Hiei glared at Yusuke. �I�m never leaving him again, even if I have to stay here until the end of his human life.�

Yusuke nodded. �What about when he returns to Makai and his Youko life? Yoko Kurama won�t remember you either.�

The pained look in his friend�s eyes made Yusuke regret his words. �I know winning my Youko�s heart will be nearly impossible but intend to try and if can�t, I�ll watch over him and protect him from afar.�

When Yusuke would have spoken again he stopped when they both felt a powerful blast of demon energy. Hearts pounding both men ran from the ramen shop and raced faster than the human eye could see in the direction of the bookstore.

Chapter 6

Within two minutes Hiei and Yusuke came flying into the bookstore. One look at the destruction there and they knew instantly that Shuuichi was gone. From a pile of debris Yusuke helped Mr. Lee up and untying. �What the hell happened?�

Hiei looked surprised when the ordinary looking Mr. Lee�s wounds bled green. Yusuke explained briefly. �Mr. Lee and his wife are demons. Genkai helped them get settled here about eight years ago. They�ve been helping us keep an eye on Shuuichi the last few years.�

Impatiently Hiei nodded, allowing Mr. Lee to speak. �Two A-class demons came in about an hour ago. They said Mukuro sent them for Yoko Kurama. They left with Shuuichi a few minutes later leaving behind a spirit bomb as a calling card. It went off a few minutes ago.�

Mr. Lee turned to Hiei. �If you�re Hiei they left you a message.�

Hiei�s heart pounded as he followed Mr. Lee around the corner. The words on the wall, written in blood, stopped Hiei�s heart. �Your fox will pay for your betrayal.�

Hiei growled at Yusuke. �It�s Shuuichi�s blood!�

Hiei turned to leave the store but Yusuke grabbed his arm. �Hiei! I know you think this is your fight but we�ve always been unbeatable as a team. Mukuro is a Makai lord, you�re going to need help to beat her and protect Shuuichi.�

One shove and Yusuke hit the wall as Hiei growled. �Do what you want Detective, I�m going after my fox!�

Hiei flitted out of the store. Yusuke called to Mr. Lee as he turned to follow Hiei. �Call the temple. Tell Kuwabara and Yukina to prepare for casualties.�

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Shuuichi found himself unceremoniously dumped on the ground. With his hands tied behind his back he struggled trying to rise. He�d reached his knees when he was roughly kicked back. Looking up he cringed seeing what appeared to be a woman with a disfigured robotic eye. �Welcome to Alaric� Kurama.�

Sitting up he flinched at the pain from the wounds across his abdomen and the splitting headache he�d had since coming to this strange place. The man that grabbed him in the bookstore had used his claws to tear his flesh. With Shuuichi�s blood he�d written something in a strange language on the wall of the bookstore.

Trying not to sound as terrified as he was Shuuichi spoke. �I don�t know who you are or what you want but I�m not Kurama. He died two years ago.�

The man with the claws growled at him as he addressed the woman. �Give him to me Lady Mukuro. I�ll break him before that traitor arrives.�

The one he called Mukuro sneered at him. �No, I�ve already promised him to Lord Yomi. It will kill that little fire demon to have his lover become a sex toy for that old goat. It doesn�t hurt that Hiei�s always been jealous that Yomi had his fox first.�

Shuuichi�s aching head raced trying to follow what she said but he was pretty sure she�d just referred to Hiei as a fire demon and he was the sex toy. �Please� Lady Mukuro was it? You have the wrong person, I am not Kurama.�

She never even acknowledged him as she issued orders to her men. �Get that Youko whore out of my sight. Lock him in Hiei�s room. It will make Hiei wild to smell his lover�s blood around my castle.�

This time Shuuichi was grabbed by the other man. Until now the clawed man had handled him. This new man now grabbed a hand full of his hair pulling him to his feet. When Shuuichi cried out the man grinned revealing jagged teeth and fangs as he dragged Shuuichi up the stairs. �It�s too bad you�ve been promised to Lord Yomi. My partner and I could have had a lot of fun screwing you.�

Shuuichi was unable to stop the tears that sprang to his eyes when the man fondled his behind. Gritting his teeth Shuuichi tried to pull away. �Get your filthy hands off me!�

Both man laughed wickedly. The one with claws addressed his partner. �He�ll wish he�d been given to us when Lord Yomi gets his hands on him. I heard a rumor that this is the one that blinded him.�

The man that held him by the hair shoved him face first onto a large bed. �Revenge will make him brutal. This one�s so weak he won�t survive long in Lord Yomi�s bed.�

Shuuichi heard the door close and the lock turn. Blood smeared the bedspread as he turned over. Struggling a moment he managed to pull his legs through his arms so they were now tied in front of him. With his teeth he pulled at the knots until they gave and his hands were freed.

Drawing a deep breath trying to calm himself Shuuichi took a moment to look around. Mukuro had called this Hiei�s bedroom. His heart skipped a beat at the only item he found in the room that showed that anyone had lived there.

On the table by the bed was a photo of a smiling redhead. If he didn�t know better Shuuichi would have sworn it was him. Reaching out he picked it up. His heart pounded as he read the inscription written in black marker across the bottom of the photo. �I love you Fire-Fly. Your fox, Kurama.�

Shuuichi�s hand trembled at the photo�s resemblance to himself and the handwriting to his own. Putting it down he looked down at his chest. Using the remains of his shirt he tried to clean up the blood. With a frustrated sigh he threw the shirt aside. �What the hell is going on?�

�That�s what I�d like to know. Who the hell are you?� He jumped and looked around before realizing the voice that answered was in his head.

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Hiei knew he was entering enemy territory but with his fox inside he didn�t hesitate to rush head first into Mukuro�s castle. He wasn�t surprised to find the Makai lord waiting for him. �Where�s my fox Bitch?�

Mukuro laughed. �I allowed my men to take him up to your room and have a little fun with him. If you wish I�ll let you see him one last time before I turn him over to his new master.�

The look in Hiei�s eyes told Mukuro he was about to attack. �Stand your ground Hiei or he dies now!�

One of the hardest things Hiei had ever done was wait for Shuuichi to be brought into the room. A few moments later the redhead was thrown to the floor at Mukuro�s feet. Fresh blood ran from his lip and from what appeared to be new cuts on his bare chest and arms. When the green eyes raised and looked into his Hiei saw the tears that threatened to fall.

Nothing prepared Shuuichi for the sight that greeted him when he looked up and saw Hiei. The sword drawn before him was dripping with blood. The beautiful dragon tattoo he loved seemed to smoke and dance on his arm. Lastly and most frightening of all, the bandana was gone from his forehead to reveal a glowing purple eye in the middle of his forehead.

Hiei flinched at the one frightened word that whispered from Shuuichi�s lips. �Hiei?�

Turning his attention to Mukuro Hiei growled. �This doesn�t concern him! Release him or die!�

Mukuro laughed. �I don�t think so Hiei. I�m having too much fun and it�s about to get better.�

Just then Yusuke was thrown into the room. Skidding along the floor he faced the door as if ready for battle. Everyone watched as Yomi entered smiling. �Look what I found loitering outside your castle Mukuro. I think he�s trying to keep me from getting my new pet.�

Hiei�s eyes narrowed as he turned to Mukuro. �Release Kurama to Yusuke and I�ll do whatever you want!�

Mukuro shook her head. �It will be more fun to watch you suffer knowing Yomi will be screwing your fox.�

Hiei growled and would have lunged if Yusuke hadn�t held him back. �One demon lord at a time Hiei. Let�s finish with the bionic bitch first then we�ll get Shuuichi back from Yomi.�

Against his better judgment Hiei had learned to trust Yusuke over the years. He grunted at Yusuke before addressing Yomi. �Kurama belongs to me Yomi! I�ll be coming for him the minute Mukuro�s dead!�

Yomi grinned. �I�ll look forward to it Hiei. In the mean time I�ll just take my fox.�

When Yomi reached down and picked Shuuichi up Yusuke had to restrain Hiei again as he yelled at Yomi. �MY FOX!�

Shuuichi attempted to fight off the unusually tall, six eared, horned creature that carried him with ease. He froze when he heard Hiei in his head. �Baby, it�s alright. Yusuke wouldn�t let you go with Yomi without a plan to get you back.�

He ceased his struggles when the voice he heard earlier made his head hurt again. �You�re insane! Yomi hates me!�

Again he heard Hiei. �Yoko! I can�t explain right now, just help Shuuichi through this. I love you� both of you.�

Struggling to see Hiei over Yomi�s shoulder Shuuichi gasped as Yusuke transformed. Right before his eyes his friend�s hair grew long and tattoos appeared on his body. Almost faster than his green eyes could see Hiei and Yusuke killed the demons that had taken him hostage. �No one touches my fox and lives! Now it�s your turn bitch!�

The last thing he saw before he fainted was Hiei and Yusuke attack Mukuro.

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�Come on kid, wake up! I can�t help you with Yomi if I don�t know what�s going on.� Shuuichi squeezed his eyes shut trying to block out the voice and the pain in his head.

Beside him he heard a chuckle. �That�s it little one, wake up.�

Slowly opening his eyes Shuuichi found himself laying against Yomi�s chest. Jumping away Yomi steadied him when his head swam. �Relax little one, I won�t hurt you.�

Looking around Shuuichi saw they were in the woods. Yomi was sitting on the ground leaning against a large tree. �Hey kid, find out where we are and see what else that old goat will tell you.�

Still groggy Shuuichi shook his head trying to clear it. �If you want to know where we are, you ask him!�

Yomi raised an eyebrow. �Shuuichi, who are you talking to?�

The redhead gave a frustrated sigh as he rubbed his temple. �The stupid voice in my head! I wish he�d shut up too, he�s giving me a headache.�

Laughing Yomi settled Shuuichi on the ground before him. �Shuuichi listen to me, I need to talk to that voice. Kurama, can you hear me old friend?�

Angry green eyes turned to Yomi. �I AM NOT KURAMA!�

Shuuichi froze at the words he heard in his head. �Tell Yomi, yes I can hear him.�

Positive he�d lost his mind Shuuichi grudgingly spoke. �He can hear you.�

Yomi knew he had their attention. �Both of you listen, I am not your enemy. Yusuke and I planned this after Hiei�s return in the event Mukuro tried to harm Shuuichi. I�ll let Yusuke explain it all later. Right now I need to get you to Yukina to have Shuuichi�s wounds healed. He�s lost too much blood for a human.�

Shuuichi�s voice trembled when he spoke. �Human? What are you people?�

Yomi gave him a gentle smile. �We�re demons Shuuichi. I know this is a lot for you to comprehend right now but I assure you Hiei and Yusuke will explain everything to you both later.�

Yomi stood and reached down to help Shuuichi up. So much had happened in the last few hours that Shuuichi only stared wide eyed when Yomi held out a hand and rift appeared in the woods they stood in. In the center of the rift Shuuichi could see the familiar trees and blue sky of home. �Yomi, what is that. The men that brought me here made one and when we went threw it we came here.�

Yomi rested a hand on Shuuichi�s shoulder. �It�s a portal between the demon world and the human world. I can�t go with you from here Shuuichi but if you go about a half mile between those trees you�ll find Genkai�s temple. Kuwabara and Yukina are waiting for you there.�

Shuuichi hesitated. Even though Yomi proclaimed to be a demon he was almost afraid to go through the portal and be alone. Sensing his reluctance Yomi tried to reassure him. �You�re not alone Shuuichi. The voice you hear is that of Yoko Kurama. He�s confused right now because, like you, he�s lost some of his memories. Work together and you�ll be fine.�

�Shuuichi, tell Yomi I don�t know what happened but I�m glad we�re not enemies anymore.�

Shuuichi nodded and relayed the message to Yomi. �Me too old friend. When this is over I hope you�ll both come see me so we can catch up.�

Without waiting for Shuuichi to protest Yomi shoved him forward through the portal. He stumbled before righting himself. Turning back Shuuichi saw Yomi wave as the portal closed.

When the voice in his head spoke again it didn�t hurt as much as before. �Come on kid. I don�t know who Kuwabara and Yukina are but it feels to me like we�d better get you there before you collapse.�

Shuuichi didn�t answer, he just walked in the direction Yomi had told him.

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Hiei staggered back avoiding Mukuro�s attack as Yusuke pushed forward. With ease the demoness deflected his attack. They had spent the last hour attacking and retreating from the demon lord before moving back to regroup.

Under his breath Hiei growled at his friend. �Damn it Detective! We have to find a way to weaken her for my dragon!�

�Maybe I can be of assistance.� Yusuke smiled at the surprise on Hiei�s face when Yomi entered the hall.

Mukuro screamed in frustration. �Yomi, you bastard! You�re supposed to be torturing Hiei�s whore!�

Calmly Yomi smiled at her. �I�m happy to report to Hiei that our little fox is safely back in the Ningenkai. He�s probably arriving at the temple as we speak.�

Hiei had tried to deny how worried he�d been for Shuuichi. He was relieved to hear he was safe. He surprised them all by turning to Yomi. �Thank you Yomi. Now let�s make sure he stays safe.�

Yomi grinned as their conversation continued telepathically. �Alright Hiei, if Yusuke and I hit her simultaneously from both sides it should leave her vulnerable enough to shove your dragon up her ass.�

Hiei nodded. �She�ll have to think I�m out of the equation for her to take her focus off me. Give me a moment with her.�

Black smoke surrounded his katana as Hiei faced Mukuro. �Let�s finish this so I can get back to my fox!�

Yusuke and Yomi watched as Hiei made a series of attacks. On the fourth one he faltered allowing Mukuro to hit him with a powerful blast. As he hit the ground, apparently unconscious, Yusuke and Yomi sprung into action.

Mukuro grinned at Yusuke�s cry. �Hiei!�

As Yusuke and Yomi pelted Mukuro her attention left Hiei. Staggering to his feet, the dragon on Hiei�s arm danced and smoked as it�s master called it forth.

Mukuro was hit full on by Yusuke and Yomi�s blasts before she became aware of Hiei�s dragon baring down on her. They had just a moment to jump away before they heard her terrified scream as the dragon consumed her.

Hiei managed to remain on his feet until the dragon and Mukuro disappeared. He didn�t hear Yusuke call his name again as he collapsed. �Hiei!�

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At the edge of the woods Shuuichi leaned against a tree, relieved that the temple was finally in sight. Weak from his injuries he pushed off the tree and staggered for the temple. �Shuuichi, is that one of your friends?�

Seeing Kuwabara rushing towards him Shuuichi sighed in relief. �Kuwabara!�

Strong arms supported him just as he would have collapsed. Kuwabara took only a second to look for his other friends before scooping Shuuichi up in his arms. �I�ve got you Shuuichi. Don�t worry, Yukina will have you good as new in no time.�

Standing on the steps with Keiko, Yukina looked anxiously for the others before turning her attention to Shuuichi. �Let�s get him inside Kazuma.�

Before he knew it Shuuichi found himself lying on a bed with his wounds being cleaned. Catching her attention Yukina smiled at him. �These don�t look too bad Shuuichi. If you�ll trust me I�ll have them healed in a few minutes.�

Shuuichi stared into her red eyes a moment before speaking softly. �You�re Hiei�s sister, that means you must be a de� demon too. That woman said that Hiei was a fire demon.�

Yukina sighed. �Yes, Hiei is a fire demon like our father. I�m a Koorime, an ice apparition, like our mother. Shuuichi, I promise, you are in no danger with us. Please allow me to heal your wounds.�

When Shuuichi looked at the others Kuwabara stepped forward. �Keiko and I are both human but we are married to demons. Yukina is going to heal your wounds now. If you fight her I will restrain you.�

Yukina only hesitated a moment before doing as her husband said. Shuuichi�s eyes grew wide as one by one he watched his wounds close up. Within minutes most were gone. A few of the worst wounds had a residual pink mark indicating where they had been.

At his frightened expression Yukina tried to reassure him. �Most demons can manipulate their demon energy and use it for other purposes. I have trained to use mine to heal. I�m sorry I didn�t fully heal all of your wounds. I need to conserve my powers until I know if Hiei or Yusuke will need healing.�

Shuuichi donned the shirt Keiko handed him. When he spoke his voice shook. �Yusuke�s hair grew really long and tattoos appeared all over him. Hiei had a third e�eye and his dr� dragon was smoking and rearing it�s head from his arm. They killed the creatures that grabbed me and Hiei said Mukuro was n� next.�

Yukina turned worried eyes to Kuwabara and Keiko before looking back at Shuuichi. �We expected as much. Shuuichi, I know you must be shocked by every thing that�s happened today but believe me when I say, Hiei will see to it that no one ever threatens you again. Now it may be a while before we hear from them. I want you to get some rest.�

When she and the others would have left the room Shuuichi called her back. �Yukina� thank you.�

She smiled. �You�re welcome Shuuichi. Call if you need anything.�

Being back with the people he had learned to consider his friends made him forget about the voice in his head. He jumped when he heard him speak. �Shuuichi, you�ve been pretty brave for a human. I�m not sure how but you were in the presence of four of the most powerful demons I�ve ever felt. So, how did you end up with that cute fire demon for your lover?�

Shuuichi spoke softly so he wouldn�t attract the attention of his friends. �I don�t know. He approached me one day thinking I was his former lover. Later, we started seeing each other and fell in love.�

�I can understand him saying he loved you but he said he loved us both. Why would he say that? I don�t even know him.�

Closing his eyes Shuuichi decided to try just thinking his responses to see if he could be heard. �Yomi said your name was Yoko Kurama. Hiei�s dead lover�s name was� Kurama.�

�I know I�ve had a lot of lovers but I don�t remember having a fire demon lover or one named Hiei. Yomi said we were both missing some memories. I�m guessing our lives crossed some time before today. Shuuichi, how old are you?�

The pain from his wounds was gone and as he relaxed Shuuichi�s headache was beginning to fade. �I�m twenty six. I have partial memory loss going back as long as I can remember until about two years ago.�

�The last thing I remember before waking up in your head today was being shot by a hunter. I�d be willing to bet my memory loss consists of the last twenty six years. It may also have something to do with my demon energy being bound too.�

Though he was tired Shuuichi knew he wouldn�t be able to sleep. �Mukuro called me a Youko� and everyone kept referring to me as a fox. Is that what you are?�

�Yes, I�m a fox spirit known as a Youko. I�d be willing to bet it was me that bitch called a whore, not you Shuuichi.�

Shuuichi smiled at the irritation in the Youko�s voice. �Can I call you Yoko? It would be too weird calling you Kurama.�

�Yoko�s fine. Shuuichi, that picture in Hiei�s room, you realize it was a picture of you now don�t you? I�m confused though. You said Hiei�s lover was dead. You don�t feel dead to me.�

Shuuichi nodded as he tried to figure things out. �Hiei said he and Kurama had a fight and broke up three years ago. My mother died just over two years ago and I think Kurama�s mother died about that same time. He said Kurama got depressed and slashed his wrists not long after that. They told me I had an accident two years ago. That�s where I supposedly got these.�

Shuuichi looked at the scars on his wrists before he continued. �The handwriting on that picture was mine. It was signed �Your fox, Kurama�. Apparently I used to know I was you.�

There was a pause before Yoko spoke again. �Shuuichi, you might want to know, I can feel Yusuke�s energy approaching.�

Shuuichi jumped from the bed. His heart pounding because Yoko didn�t mention Hiei. Rushing from the room he had to grab the door frame for support when he saw Kuwabara run out and take what appeared to be an unconscious Hiei from Yusuke.

Jealous, he watched Keiko rush into Yusuke�s arms. Fear gripped his heart as he got a closer look at Hiei. The cuts and burns across his body were much worse than the ones Shuuichi had treated when they had first met.

Without realizing it he followed to where Kuwabara laid Hiei on the bed he had just vacated. Kneeling at Hiei�s side he reached out but pulled back without touching him. �Hiei?�

Black lashes fluttered over red eyes as Hiei struggled to focus on Shuuichi. �Hi Baby. Are you okay?�

Confused after everything that had happened that day Shuuichi couldn�t prevent himself from flinching back when Hiei reached out to him. �Shuuichi?�

Yukina turned from where she was cleaning Hiei�s wounds. With a hand on his shoulder she whispered in his ear. �I need you to reassure him then tell him to sleep. He needs to regain his strength after using his dragon.�

Shuuichi nodded before turning to Hiei. Tentatively he reached out to Hiei�s outstretched hand. �I�m fine Hiei. Everything�s fine now. Get some sleep� Koi. We�ll talk later.�

With Shuuichi�s hand in his Hiei sighed and closed his eyes. A few seconds later the hand in his went lax. Moving back Shuuichi watched as Kuwabara removed Hiei�s burned, bloody clothes while Yukina worked on his wounds.

From a chair in the corner Yusuke watched Hiei anxiously as Keiko fussed over her husband. With one last lingering look at Hiei, Shuuichi backed out of the room unnoticed. Quietly he left the temple. As he made his way down the steps to the street he could hear Yoko in his head. �What are you doing Shuuichi? Hiei�s hurt, you should be with him.�

Shuuichi reached the street and looked around. Not far away was the bus stop where he had caught the bus only a few days before. With no bus in sight Shuuichi headed down the street. �I can�t do this Yoko. I�ve been kidnapped by demons and taken to the demon world. My boyfriend was nearly killed trying to rescue me and as if that wasn�t bad enough I find out that he, along with most of the people I thought were my friends, are demons.�

Yoko sounded amused as he spoke. �I hate to be the one to break it to you kid but with me inside you I think you�re a demon too.�

Hearing the bus approaching Shuuichi turned to flag it down. �Shut up Yoko, I don�t want to hear that right now.�

Boarding the bus Shuuichi paid then took a seat near the back door. As the bus pulled away he couldn�t resist turning to look toward the temple. There was a heavy feeling in his heart when he didn�t see anyone coming after him. �You don�t want to do this Shuuichi. That�s your lover back there! How can you just walk away from him?�

Ignoring him, Shuuichi leaned his head against the window and closed his eyes as the bus pulled away.
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